VOX POP: Should a terminally ill or disabled person be able to legally take...
With the assisted dying bill reaching its second reading in the House of Lords, we asked the public what they thought of the idea.Linda Mears, a customer assistant from Charndon said: “They should have...
View ArticleWinning start for Robson as Buckingham confirm signings
Buckingham Town started life under new manager Chris Robson with a comfortable 3-1 win over UCL Premier side Long Buckby in their first pre-season friendly.The Robins started the better side and...
View ArticleMercedes duo set for German battle as title race hots up
The Brackley-based Mercedes team arrive in Germany this weekend for round 10 of the 2014 World Championship with the desire to maintain its domination of the year and achieve another 1-2 finish.The...
View ArticleCome along to Bikeingham for a cycling extravaganza
If you fancy yourself the next Sir Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish or Chris Froome get along to the first ever Bikeingham.The Destination Buckingham group has organised a free festival of cycling...
View ArticleSchoolgirls raise money for British Heart Foundation
Two girls helped their British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop reach their fundraising target after holding a red and white day at their school.Buckingham schoolgirls Megan Hicks, of Linden Village, and...
View ArticleBusiness Eye: Leaders of tomorrow made by cricket club spirit
It is easy it forget that so much of our economy operates within community bodies that are not businesses, and that the outgoing Michael Gove seemed to have formed the view that our youngsters only...
View ArticleGuest comment: University of Buckingham pro vice-chancellor Julian Lovelock
First, thank you to everyone who lives locally for the tremendous support they give to the university.I know it isn’t always easy to live cheek by jowl with students, and a very few of them sometimes...
View ArticleBicester athletes hit top form in Dudley
Bicester AC’s U11 and U13 girls’ teams were in magnificent form in the Division Three Heart of England match held in Dudley, winning both of their respective competitions. There were some fantastic...
View ArticleChanges to voter registration
More than 60,000 letters were sent to residents this week informing them of the biggest shake-up of how they register to vote.As part of a nationwide initiative to help reduce electoral fraud and...
View ArticleWar voices brought to life by renowned poet
First World War voices will be brought back to life at an evening of poetry, hosted by renowned poet Peter Wyton.The Bookmarks Festival is hosting the special event to commemorate the centenary of the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
Sci-fi classics really aren’t what they used to be. Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes is the latest to get the Hollywood re-envisioning as a follow-up to the excellent Rise Of The Planet Of The...
View ArticleBucks slump to third defeat in four
Buckinghamshire County Cricket Club slumped to their third defeat in four matches today, Tuesday, when they were resoundingly beaten by Staffordshire in the Unicorns Championship Eastern Division.New...
View ArticleFirms fund study to save £25m tax
Firms across Bucks have pulled together to pay for a report which could help save taxpayers £25million and mean more money is spent on business-friendly initiatives.Only £900 more needs to be raised...
View ArticlePolice praised for ‘outstanding’ handling of massive budget cuts
Thames Valley Police is doing an ‘outstanding’ job planning for huge cuts in its budget, according to a policing watchdog.Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary said the force is on track to...
View ArticleMursley kick-off preparations for new season
Mursley United manager Mark Hardie took a squad of 17 to Olney Town on Saturday to play in a pre-season friendly which comprised three sessions of 30 minutes each. Overall, within the 90 minutes, Olney...
View ArticleRobins put six past Olney as more signings are confirmed
Buckingham Town’s preparations for the 2014/15 season continued this week with the confirmation of six new signings as well as a 6-1 victory over Olney Town in a friendly.The Robins made it two wins...
View ArticleWilliams takes Silverstone top
A fine all-round display from David Williams, who scored 38 with the bat and then picked up 4-22 with the ball, took Silverstone top of SNCL Division Three with a 52-run win over local rivals and...
View ArticleBrackley hit eight goals in pre-season games
Brackley Town’s preparations for the new season stepped up a gear this week with eight goals in two pre-season friendlies as Saturday’s 3-1 win over Chesham United was followed by a 5-0 thrashing of...
View ArticleToro Rosso frustrated in Germany
The Bicester-based Toro Rosso team endured a frustrating weekend at the German Grand Prix, round 10 of the 2014 F1 World Championship. Young rookie Daniil Kvyat again impressed in qualifying to line-up...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Labor Day, Muppets Most Wanted, Rio 2, The Double
The idea of Stockholm syndrome, where hostages bond with their kidnappers, is examined to great dramatic effect in LABOR DAY (12: Paramount).A 13-year-old boy is forced to grow up fast as he helps his...
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